To make things more efficient for your bakery, we can start with eliminating waste and applying lean practices for your business. For example, we can minimise or eliminate waste of movement and processing (e.g. using bake and serve boxes where you don’t have to transfer containers and wash baking tins and pans). Make your bakery Read more…
Going green also means becoming more efficient and reducing waste in the entire business operations. For example, instead of using multiple containers for cooking and baking, what happens is that fewer containers are used (or that the box is the one also used for baking). This helps save time both in the transfer of the Read more…
Expect higher levels of hygiene and sanitation for the long term. Now that things finally getting back to normal, there will be new regulations and standards to help keep the customers healthy and safe. In fact, it’s happening right now because many food premises still operate with their takeaway and home delivery service source: Business.gov.au, Read more…
Eco-friendly shopping bags are here and plastic bags that pollute the oceans should now be out because of their environmental impact. But should we really ban plastic bags in favour of shopping bags made from paper and recycled material? Should we really ban plastic bags? At first glance we’ll immediately think that it’s better for Read more…
Expect more rapid and sudden changes to come. That’s because restrictions come and go and they might still change in the near future. Also, the fluctuating consumer demand puts a strain on many small food businesses such as cafes, restaurants and bakeries. How food businesses can prepare for the future Aside from the COVID-19 Safety Read more…
Takeaway service often requires single-use packaging whether it’s in an urban cafe, restaurant or bakery. Each transaction means the use of boxes, plates, straws, cups and napkins. Imagine millions of those transactions that happen every day and we end up with a landfill full of waste. Making food takeaway service environment-friendly In almost every economic Read more…
Every little advantage counts especially in the competitive food and beverage industry. This includes advantages in the product itself, the customer service, marketing and brand perception and the packaging. Does good packaging really matter in food businesses? Should we just focus on the product itself? However, customers might find it hard to differentiate among products Read more…
Many restaurants, cafes, bakeries and food service outlets in Australia are doing the best they can to stay present for their customers as well as become responsible in their business operations. One way they practice that responsibility is by going environment friendly and adopting only sustainable practices. But, do customers really care? It’s nice to Read more…
It was not that long ago that restaurant owners had to make a choice between boosting profits and reducing their environmental footprints. Those restaurant owners knew that going green was the right thing to do, but they also knew that the chefs, servers, hosts, dishwashers and other staff members relied on the business to make Read more…
Meet HuskeeCup. A coffee cup as sophisticated as it is sustainable. HuskeeCup are made from coffee husks as a raw material. Husk is an organic waste product from the milling stage of coffee production. By purchasing HuskeeCup, you are helping to recycle hundreds of tonnes of waste material from the production of coffee. We’ve developed a Read more…
More and more restaurant owners decide to go green to help our planet. Takeaway food containers are usually made of Styrofoam, a material that has a negative effect on health and the environment. As awareness about our planet’s problems is growing, many restaurants decide to use more eco-friendly materials to ensure a sustainable future for Read more…
Climate change is a pertinent issue for consumers around the world right now, which means that businesses can benefit from operating in a way that is environmentally friendly. As a cafe owner, there are many positives to transitioning to eco-friendly management solutions. Not only is it better for the environment, but consumers will also feel Read more…
Competition can be stiff when it comes to coffee sales. High-visibility franchises can make it difficult for independent cafes and coffee shops to compete. Besides offering a great cup of coffee, what else can you do to encourage customers to choose your cafe over the big chains? Many customers only care about what’s in the Read more…
Show your customers that you’re business is dedicated to a cleaner future and switch to eco-friendly food packaging. Reduce the amount of landfill waste with these convenient and compostable product lines available through Kent Paper. There are environmentally responsible, and no less convenient, options for everything from takeaway boxes to sauce cups and straws. You Read more…
It was not that long ago that restaurant owners had to make a choice between boosting profits and reducing their environmental footprints. Those restaurant owners knew that going green was the right thing to do, but they also knew that the chefs, servers, hosts, dishwashers and other staff members relied on the business to make Read more…
From biodegradable takeout containers to recyclable cartons and boxes for fast food, “green” food packaging is making its way into the service sphere of the food market.
Choosing eco-friendly packaging is not difficult if you understand the materials that your supplier is using to create your take-out cups and boxes. It helps to have a knowledge of some of the types of materials that paper suppliers use so that you will be able to make the best selection that is earth-friendly. One Read more…
Are your customers concerned about the harm caused to the environment by disposable cups and food containers? Many fast-food outlets focus on providing quality meals and reliable customer service. Why not improve your business image and bottom line by serving takeout food in eco-friendly containers? Australia adds one billion coffee cups each year to a Read more…
This article will explain the development of edible food packaging. How far would you go to help protect the environment? This is the question posed by an April 2017 Christian Science Monitor article (1) by writer Menqi Sun. The article covers the work of Skipping Rocks Labs, a London-based startup that is developing an edible Read more…
Millions of disposable coffee cups are purchased every day. Cups from multinational giants like Starbucks, regional chains such as Muffin Break, and independent cafes enter landfills day after day as a result. It’s been estimated that Australians toss one billion disposable coffee cups into landfills every year, creating hundreds of thousands of tonnes of plastic waste. Read more…
While you may deliver the best breads in Australia or knock-your-socks-off coffee, you could be missing out on a valuable client base if your business hasn’t gone green. In fact, 52% of Australians prefer to deal with companies who have a reputation for caring about the environment, so you can gain a competitive advantage and Read more…
The food service industry is seeing the effects of the green movement more than any other industry. People want to know that the food they eat doesn’t contain potentially toxic preservatives or fillers, that their coffee and tea is Fair Trade certified, and that they will have options that are soy, nut, dairy, and gluten Read more…
Focusing on environmental sustainability and worker rights is an increasingly important part of the coffee shop industry, and the benefits multiply throughout the supply chain. When coffee shop owners refuse to compromise their standards, the workers who pick their beans get better treatment, customers get a better quality product and business owners get additional revenue and a boost to their brand identity.
McDonalds for one, now has a serious vision for sustainability. It comes complete with cute fuzzy logos; symbols of love hearts and a flower holding green..
Sustainable packaging design is an inspiring, practical way to help the environment and your business at the same time. Here are the current trends.
By making a few simple changes, takeaway shops can reduce their waste by more than half. Here we focus on the techniques to avoid, reduce, reuse and recycle food packaging.